The Kidnapping Of Liverpool Star Luis Diaz's Father
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Wondery
3.9 • 2.2K Ratings
🗓️ 10 November 2023
⏱️ 24 minutes
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Summary
A living nightmare finally came to an end for Liverpool's Luis Diaz on Thursday when his father was released by kidnappers in Colombia. Luis Manuel Diaz had been held captive for nearly two weeks, despite a massive push by the Colombian government to have him set free. Today, we look at how the kidnapping took place, the group behind it, and how Diaz’s teammates -- and the soccer community -- ultimately rallied around the man they call 'Lucho.'
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| 1:24.0 | Liverpool Ford, Louis Diaz's father, there he is, has finally been freed 13 days after being kidnapped in Columbia. And in a true emotional roller coaster moment, Diaz got word that his father had been released just minutes before he stepped onto the field to play a big game in France. |
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